1864-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar VF

0.3575 troy oz .900 1864 Very Fine

The 1864 Liberty Seated half dollar represents a fascinating moment in American silver coinage. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this fifty-cent piece carries the distinctive 'S' mint mark, indicating its West Coast origin. Composed of 90 percent silver with a precious metal content of 0.3575 troy ounces, this coin survived an era of immense national change. Christian Gobrecht designed the artwork featured on both sides of the coin. The obverse presents a seated figure of Liberty, who holds a staff topped with a liberty cap in one hand while her other hand rests upon a shield inscribed with the word LIBERTY. Below her feet, the date 1864 is clearly displayed. The reverse side showcases a heraldic eagle perched on an olive branch. The bird holds three arrows in its talons, representing strength and defense, while a shield protects its chest. Encircling this central image are the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the denomination, abbreviated as HALF DOL.

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Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1864
Mint mark	S - San Francisco
Grade	Very Fine
Legal-tender face value	50 Cents
Metal	Silver
Weight	0.3575 troy oz
Purity	.900
Diameter	30.6 mm
Thickness	2.15 mm